Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
aromatica
ID:
312005

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 345 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311337

Common Names

  • Siphoneugena aromatica
  • Aromatica Siphoneugena
  • Siphoneugena Aromatica

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Description

Siphoneugena aromatica (also called False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers moist and shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Siphoneugena aromatica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siphoneugena aromatica is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphoneugena aromatica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Siphoneugena aromatica

Siphoneugena aromatica can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Siphoneugena aromatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena aromatica?

Siphoneugena aromatica

What is the family of Siphoneugena aromatica?

Asteraceae

Where does Siphoneugena aromatica grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,